General duty Assistant understanding body machanics

Understanding body machanice- Body mechanics refers to the way you hold your body when you move around. Proper body mechanics help you avoid muscle fatigue and injuries as you walk, bend over, lift objects, or perform other activities of daily living. Think of body mechanics as good posture in motion. What are the principles of good body mechanics? Body mechanics is the safe use of the body using the correct posture, bodily alignment, balance and bodily movements to safely bend, carry, lift and move objects and people. An example of a good body mechanics principle is to push rather then pull objects and people. ABC of body mechanics? ody mechanics is the process of using the body safely and efficiently. The “ABC's” f good body mec B o hanics are alignment, balance and coordinated body movement. Alignment is when the body is held in proper alignment, holding the body in proper alignment preventing strain on the joints and muscles. posture? Posture is the position in w...